Museo Revoltella

About the museum

The museum originated from the home of Baron Pasquale Revoltella, a Trieste entrepreneur who, on his death in 1869, left the city the palace with its works, furnishings and books. In 1872 the Comune opened it to the public as a museum; the venue is considered the oldest Italian gallery specifically dedicated to modern art.

The historic core is the palace built in 1858 to a design by the Berlin architect Friedrich Hitzig. In 1907 the Comune bought the neighbouring Palazzo Brunner, which was used in full only after the renovation by Carlo Scarpa, from 1963; Palazzo Basevi was later added to the extension, completed in 1991. The exhibition area now exceeds 4,000 square metres and is organised around a full-height atrium remodelled by Scarpa.

The collection comprises about 350 paintings and sculptures, partly bought at the Venice Biennale, and documents Italian and European art from the 19th century to the present, with works by artists such as Canova, Hayez, Fattori, Medardo Rosso, Morandi and Fontana. The management of the museum is overseen by the Curatorio provided for in the founder's will.

Highlights

• Palazzo Revoltella with its 19th-century historic rooms
• Atrium remodelled by Carlo Scarpa
• Modern and contemporary art collection with works by Hayez, Fattori, Medardo Rosso, Morandi and Fontana
• Sculptures by Canova
• Route over several floors between Palazzo Revoltella and Palazzo Brunner

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione permanente – Route over several floors between Palazzo Revoltella and Palazzo Brunner with paintings and sculptures from the 19th to the 20th century.

Founded

1872

Operated by

Comune di Trieste

Visitors per year

approx. 62,111

Admission & discounts

Free admission: First Sunday of the month and 3 November (feast of the patron saint).

The ticket is valid for the permanent collections; temporary exhibitions require a dedicated ticket that also includes the museum's collections. Online tickets at museitrieste.vivaticket.it.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The entrance has a 3 cm step without a ramp; the manual door is 114 cm wide. The lift has an automatic door and Braille buttons. On the third floor a staircase can be overcome with a stairlift. Accessible toilets are on the fourth floor. A reserved parking space is in piazza Venezia, about 100 m from the entrance.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Creative workshops for nursery and primary schools, such as “Occhi, naso, bocca: il ritratto nell'arte” (90 minutes); activities can be adapted for families and adults and, on request, held in English and Slovene.

Getting there & parking

A disabled parking space in piazza Venezia, about 100 m from the entrance.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum bookshop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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